I didn’t find much information on this building, which I think is okay, since I never actually got a shot of the whole thing, but we can still appreciate its doors.
It’s sometimes called Test Building, as it was built by the heirs of Charles Edward Test, former president of National Motor Vehicle Company. This made sense considering my discovery that The Lacy Building, an office building from the start, included the first parking garage in Indy. Still it stands, six floors of parking.
(Tests are famous round here, even more famous than the Lacys, but that’s a whole nother thing we’re not getting into today. More a Halloween-type story, that.)
Reflections were kind on this day, providing glimpses of the monument, first top, then bottom.
#ThursdayDoors is part of an inspired post series run by Norm Frampton. To see other doors of interest, or to share your own, click the link and find the frog.
That’s a pretty grand entrance. I wonder if a work day would seem any nicer if you started by walking through that, instead of some same-old-same-old glass and metal thingie? Thanks for including the nice photo of the plaque.
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I don’t know. I worked in a fancy building for a short time, and I always felt underdressed, especially in the lobby.
I enjoy the lil courtyard at my job. I am overdressed, considering my companions are often feathered and furred 🙂
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Ha ha.
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I am a sucker for Brass. When I first saw your title I mis-read and thought it said Lucy Building. It gave me an image of a doorway with a heart over it. Like I Love Lucy. That would be cool.
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I hope someone’s reading this. And what would be inside the I Love Lucy building? Chocolates and cough syrup? 😛 Happy thoughts!
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HIC
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Ooooo, like the reflections here as well!!
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Thanks 🙂
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I do like “LACY” over the top of the doorway. Stands so proud, doesn’t it?
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Indeed! 🙂
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My thoughts exactly 🙂
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Grand entrance, indeed. I like it a lot! But I know what you mean about feeling underdressed. 🙂 The few times I’ve been in “the city”, actual Chicago, in the summer, I’ve seen some women/girls who make “underdressed” look like women in old-fashioned dresses. If they were any more underdresed, they’d be un- rather than under-. 🙂
janet
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Haha, yes. I’ve never worked with those women, though. Mostly went dancing with them 🙂
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Then they really have to be careful!! Slippage can occur more easily when bouncing. 🙂
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LOL LOL OH LOL!
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Pretty doors, impressive– but a bit on the plain side. Not complaining, just musing on why the Lacy Bldg didn’t get more bling…
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Oh my. I think they’re lovely. (Course, cause took the photo.)
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Lots of fancy carving in that archway plus a pretty shiny door – nice find 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
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As everyone else has said, that’s a beautifully fabulous archway leading to the “just okay” doors. It’s too bad that the doors weren’t made to be as impressive as the rest of the entrance.
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Everyone can’t like everydoor, I spose.
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Pretty, and the reflections are a great bonus.
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I think so, too. Thanks!
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Beautiful, shiny doors! Love the archway. I was a little surprised, though, ’cause Louisville has a building we call The Lacy Building ’cause IT’S A LACY BUILDING. So I expected a lacy building, but it was a Lacy Building. But that’s my prob, not your prob. You took a super-sharp and awesomely reflective picture of some mighty fine and shiny doors!
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Yes, I have seen your lacy building, so I can imagine your disappointment. I’m glad you liked the shiny doors 🙂 Thanks!
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Classy frame for these doors of Lacy! Am glad my last name is not Test – I can just imagine all the word plays and jokes that family has/had to endure!
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Well…..I had shiny doors too lol So……great minds??
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Absolutely!
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Love these shiny doors! And an arch above a set of doors is always a plus.
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Thanks! I think so too!
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I’m a sucker for old metals so I think the doors are awesome with their shiny, retro feel. The architecture around them is quite spectacular. I also like the symmetry with the floral circle, the sconces, and the giant potted plants. 🙂
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Oh Good! I appreciate the symmetry, too. And the way the shine is here and there 🙂
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You’ve got some of the most delicious looking buildings in your city. This one especially. Even just the doors.
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Oh I’m so glad you like it, too 🙂 I do love my city.
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That’s a pretty entrance all shiny with great reflections.
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I’m glad you feel the same 🙂
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I love pompous old doors like this! Imagine how elegant you felt if you belonged there and how intimidated if you felt that you didn’t hahaha.
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Yes, I can imagine both. Thanks, Luanne.
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I love how you managed to get the reflection of the monument in those doors but not your own. I’m intrigued now about the Halloween type story.
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Someday, I really will write it. I will, but it’s historical and there are no doors, so it may be dull to some. Local legends and all that.
And thank you. I do try to stand where my reflection’s hidden. I catch kids and strangers sometimes.
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Oh yes, great work, by the door-builders and you!
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OH thank you! I’m glad you like it 🙂
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A very regal doorway, I like!
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😀
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“Resplendent” was the first word that came to mind when I saw your photos. Someone must spend a lot of time cleaning and polishing those doors!
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Great word choice! I bet someone does, it sure is shiny!
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Gold doors – fancy, fancy. But, I guess when you are part of the National Register of Historic Places it is pretty appropriate. 🙂
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I agree. 🙂
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Some very grand doors indeed, ery impressive 🙂
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🙂
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Those are some nice doors. My rum-infused brain said “drawers” at first, and now I’m thinking we need a #ThursdayDrawers thing, and not of the Chester Draws variety 😉
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LOL!
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